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REAL ESTATE AGENTS. 



LONG ISLAND PROPERTY 



A. SPECIALITY. 



Office, No. 10 PX2TE STREET, New York. 



JAMAICA, N. Y. 



LONG ISLAND FARMER POWER PRESS PRINT. 

1870. 



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Official Time Table* 



LONG- ISLAND RAILROAD. 


GOING EAST. 




GOING WEST. 


Leave 


Arrive at 


Leave 


Arrive at 


James' Slip. 


Jamaica. 


Hempstead. 


Hempstead. 


Jamaica 


James' Slip 


A. M. 


A. M. 


A. M. 


A. M. 


A. M. 


A. M. 


8 00 


9 00 


9 32 


6 25 


7 00 


8 00 


10 00 


11 00 


11 37 


7 15. 


7 55 


9 00 


P. M. 


P. M. 


P. M. 


7 55 


8 30 


9 30 


12 00 


1 00 


1 30 


9 35 


10 05 


11 00 


3 30 


4 25 


4 55 


P. M. 


P. M. 


P. M. 


4 30 


5 25 


6 02 


2 00 


2 30 


3 15 


5 30 


6 30 


7 12 


3 50 


4 25 


5 30 


6 30 


7 30 


8 02 


5 30 


6 00 


7 00 



SOUTH SIDE RAILROAD. 



GOING EAST 






GOING WEST. 


Leave 


Arrive at 


Leave 


Arrive at 


New York - 


Jamaica 


Rockaway. 


Rockaway. 


Jamaica. 1 New York. 




A. M. 


A. M. 


A. M. 


A. M. 


A. M. A. M. 




8 00 


9 07 


9 51 


5 29 


6 12 


7 10 




10 00 


11 05 


11 51 


7 31 


7 38 


8 30 




11 00 


11 55 


P. M. 


8 16 


8 15 


9 10 




P. M. 


P. M. 


12 23 


P, M. 


8 54 


9 45 




3 30 


4 25 


4 57 


2 02 


P. M. 


P. M. 




4 30 


5 30 


6 11 


3 00 


2 45 


3 40 




5 30 


6 32 


8 13 


5 10 


3 30 


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7 31 






5 48 


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LONG ISLAND. 

That no healthier place exists within the limits of the United States than 
Long Island, is a fact, we believe, conceded by all. The southern shore 
h..s been famous for its fine fishing and surf bathing. The upper, or 
north rn shore, is lined with bays and commanding eminences, while the 
eadtkrn end is fertile and thickly populated by an industrious c^ass of peo- 
ple, w hose ancestors were of the original Plymouth stock. That Lo-.ig 
Island is fast assuming the importance it should have long since possessed, 
and to which it is entitled by nature from its relative position to New York 
City, cannot be questioned. The rival railroads recently established and 
about to be extended along its northern and southern shores, and the beau- 
tiiul villages which overlook the Sound on the north, and the Ocean on the 
8 uth, ou the lines of these roads will soon be brought within easy access 
of the Metropolis. The original, or Long Island Road, under its present 
management, has lately been greatly improved in quantity and continuity o* 
metals, rolling-stock, aiid frequency of trains — all tending to develop the 
agricultural and horticultural resources of the Island, and to make its supe- 
ri >rity appieciated. On the Island, vegetables, fruits, and grain of all kinds 
thrive to perfection. The wheat which more nearly meets the requirement 
of the European market is the Long Islaud Red Wheat. 

Its fisheries, which ever afford most profitable employment for a large 
p<»r:i >n of its inhabitants, are becoming yearly more prolific, both in the 
table ana oil-producing qualities During last summer tons of Spanish 
Mackeral were caught in a single day in the Great South Bay, while at the 
east end the manufactories for extracting oil from the L'enhadenn, ver ex- 
perienced as long a season and so abundant a catch. In the winter, the 
shell-fish from the same waters rank with the first found in the New York 
market. Added to these luxuries, as they may be termed, are the great 
advantages of a quick and fertile soil, a level ef gentle undulating surface, 
fret? from obstructions; to the husbandman, and a naturally and thoroughly 
under-drained basis, the last rendering practicable the completest results of 
agriculture and insuring perfect healthfullness of climate. Long Island 
Real Estate is just now engaging the attention of capitalists. The million- 
aire, Mr. A. T. Stewart, recently purchased several thousand acres at 
Hempstead, upon which he intends founding a city. August Belmont, of 
the house of Rothschild, Schooley, Clark, Ford, .Wellwood, Litchfield, and 
other weathy men, are also taking large tracts of land, either for immediate 
building or speculation, whilst Sherwood, Lockwood, Siney, Zimmerman, 
and other euterprising agents are presenting the claims of, localities favora- 
ble to rapid improvement. 



Why Prices of Real Estate on the Island 
have not n reased. 

Suburban real estat" enterprise, loag rife iu New Jersey and the Hud- 
son River counties, has latterly been drifting eastward upon Long Island, 
the high prices in the former places forcing purchasers to the latter, where 
property at present may l>e bought at prices that in a few years will appear 
incredibly low. That property can be bought at low figures is not to be ac- 
counted for in any local drawbacks, such as a want of frequency of commu- 
nication with NcwYork, nnwholsomeair, brackish water, or other imaginable 
ills, but from the simple fact that speculators have not been concerned to give 
it the upward impetus experienced in other localities. The establishing of 
rival roads has secured for those who reside in the villages along their line 
increased facilities for travel, at low rates of commutation. 



The Railroads and their Terminus. 

The three principal steam roads on the Island arc the Long Island, Flush- 
ing and North Side, and the South Side. These roads, for cheapness of 
commutation, safety and speed, are not surpassed by any in the State. 

The Long Island Road extends to Sag Harbor. It was completed to 
Greenport in 1834, and for several years the New York and Boston mail 
was carried over this route. The line will 6oon be extended to East Hamp- 
ton. 

The Flushing and North Side Road runs from Hunter's Point to White- 
stone ; a branch from Flushing runs to Great Neck. This road is one of 
the best equipped in the country. From Hunter's Point to Whitestone 
it is laid with steel rails. The Great Neck branch will soon be extend- 
ed to Huntington, surveys having already been made for that purpose. 

Tlie South Side Roal runs from the foot of South Eighth street, Wil- 
liamsburg, to Patchogue, along the south side of the Island, and surveys 
have been made for its extension to Moriches. A branch of this road runs 
from Valley Stream to Rockaway, while another is building from Pearsall's 
Corner to the village of Hempstead. Brauches from the Long Island Road 
run from Mineola to the village of Hempstead and to Glen Cove. From 
Hicksville a branch runs to Northport. From Manor Station a branch runs 
to Sag Harbor. 



The Villages along the Above Lines of 

Roads. 

On the line of the Long Island Road we find the thriving villages of 
'YVoodside, Wiufield, Jamaica, Queens, Mineola, Hempstead, Westbury, 
Hicksville, Farmingdale, Deer Park, Thompsons, Bellport, Riverhead, 
Southold, Jamesport, and Greenport. 

On the branches are to be found the villages of Roslyn, Glen Head, 
Glen Cove, Locust Valley, Syossett, Jericho, Woodbury, Huntington, Cen- 
lerport, Northport, Moriches, West Hampton, Qu*>gue, Good Ground, 
Speounk, and Sag Harbor. 

TV^oodside. 

This village is three miles from Hunter's Point. It is, as yet, a small 
place, surrounded by well-wooded hills. Land, which a few years ago 
sold for $500 per acre, is now valued at from two to three thousand dollars 
per acre. The place was started about six years ago, and is mainly set- 
tled by business men of New York. Numerous improvements are in con- 
templation at this place. No sickness is complained of by the inhabitants. 
Good water is obtained at a distance of 35 feet below the surface of the 
ground. 

Winfield 

Contains a population of about 2,000, two schools, two churches, and sev- 
eral manufactories. The soil is similar to that of Woodside — a sandy loam. 
Near the station the land lies low, but the surrounding country is high and 
rolling. Lots that sold two years ago for $100 are now held at $400. The 
people are mostly German mechanics. The distance from New York four 
miles. 

Jamaica. 

This thriving village has about 7,000 inhabitants and is growing rapid- 
! ly. During tho past year property has greatly advanced in price. Many 
fine houses have been erected and there is every prospect of many more 
being built before the close of another season. Real estate sells at various 
prices, from $200 to $5,000 per acre. Lots on the main street are valued 
at from $1,000 to $3,000 each. Further back, lots can be had at from 
$100 to $300. Near the village land sells for from $L00O to $5,000 per 
acre. On the wooded ridge, lying north of the village, it is proposed to 
locate a park ; also one in the southern part of the village. There are sev- 
eral churches, one female boarding-schools, (me academy for boys, a public 
school, besides several private boarding-schools for boys. Street cars run 
.o Brooklyn every twenty minutes. The citizens of this village are making 



vigor jus efforts to have the Court-House, which is now located at, Hemp- 
stead, removed to this village. The distance to New York is ten miles by 
the Long Island Road and eight and a half by the South Side. It is lighted 
with Gas, and will probably soon be supplied with Public Water Works, 
and be onnected by Canal with the South Bay. 



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ueens. 



This village is rapidly growing. The land is as level as a prairie and 
almost sis black. Good water is obtained 40 feet below the surface. It is 
proposed to build a railroad from Hempstead to Flushing, via this place. 
Building lots 25x100 feet sell for $100 to $300 each. Farming lands near 
the station can be had for from $400 to $600 per acre. Distance to New 
York thirteen miles. 

Hempstead. 

This village is situated about two and a half miles distant from Mine- 
ola, on the south side of the main track ; it contains about 5,000 inhabi- 
tants and has four hotels, twenty-eight stores, five churches, two acade- 
mies, several boarding schools, and a good public school. Farming lands, 
since the advent of Mr. Stewart, sell for from $300 to $600 per acre. Dis- 
tance from New York twenty -one and a quarter miles. Most of the coun- 
try situated along the line of the Long Island Road is level and easy of 
cultivation. In many places the soil is of superior quality, and well adapt- 
ed for market-gardening or grazing purposes. 

On the line of the Flushing and North Side Road we find the villages 
of Woodside, Winfield, Newtown, West Flushing, Flushing, College Point, 
Whitestone, Bayside, Little Neck and Great Neck, Winfield, and Wood- 
side. We have described elsewhere. 

Newtown. 

This is said to be the oldest village north of the James River. The 
inhabitants are mostly old residents. Lots are held at from $100 to $500 
each. ; back from the depot at from $200 to $500 per acre. The soil is 
good, well adapted to market-gardening, and produces good crops. 

• West Flushing, 

About five miles east of Hunter's Point, contains upwards of 200 build- 
ings, including a good school and two manufactories. The inhabitants are 
mostly mechanics ; a number of them do business in New York. The land 
is slightly rolling aud well adapted for farming or building purposes. Lots 
at this place are offered at from $200 to $600 each and are selling rapidly. 
The Fashion Race-Course is situated about a quarter of a mile to the north 
of the depot. 



IQusliiiig 

Has a papulation of about 10,000, eight churches, nine schools — three pub' 
lie, two primary, two young ladies' seminaries, and two academies — a free 
reading-room, and a number of manufactories. There are several large 
nurseries here, also floral establishments. The village is supplied with ga=, 
More than 200 buildings have been erected during the past year, many of 
them costing as high as $14,000 each. Drainage and other improvements 
have lately been introduced, and a new depot built. The streets are wide, 
well-graded, and shaded with various kinds of trees. Lots 25x100 range 
from $200 to $ 3,000 in price ; on the main streets they are worth $100 per 
foot. Most of the building are constructed in the modern style of architec- 
ture, and set back a short distance from the street. 

Bayside. 

There are many fine country seats in this vicinity, especially on the 
banks of the beautiful bay that here puts up from the Sound, and there are 
manj- fine views of the salt water; for healthfuhn ss it is unsurpassed. 
Land sells at from $1,000 to $3,000 per acre. At the landing is a large, 
well-kept hotel, celebrated for its Indian clam-bakes and splendidlj'-seived 
dinners. It is a favorite resort, not only of Long-Islanders, but New- 
Yorkeis drive out here by hundreds. The hotels and boarding-houses are 
generally crowded with pleasure-seekers in the sumn er season. 

Great Neck, Whitestone and College Point are all thriving villages and 
real estate, since the opening of the Flushing and North Side Railroad, has 
rec< ivi d a great impetus ; lots are selling rapidly to actual settlers. 

On the line ol the South Side Road are the beautiful villages of Glen- 
dale, ClHruiceville, Jamaica, Springfield, Pearsall's Corner, Roekville-Cen. 
ter, Baldwinsville, Freeport, Mrrrick, Ridgewood, South Oyster Bay, Am- 
ityville, Wellwood, Babylon, Bayshore, Islip, and Patchogue. Lots at 
Glendale sell at from $200 to $400 At Clarenceville they sell at from $300 
to $500. Land in most of the other villages named can be- purchased at 
from £200 to $(500 per acre. 

The villages of Amityville, Wellwood, Babylon, Islip, Bayshore, and 
Patchogne border on the Great South Bay, are growing, and doubtless will 
continue to flourish, as they are conveniently situated to the Ocean and af- 
ford fine locations for summer residences. The soil along the line of this 
road, with but few exceptions, is a light sandy loam ; timber grows in 
many places and trout-streams abound. 



From long tesidence and very extensive acquaintance, we are prepared 
to nude' take the disposal of real (State upon the Island, at private sale or 



public auction. Our familiarity with tbe demands of buyers and w»e pecu 
liar facilities of Long Island tor purposes of improvement and specu'a 
tlon, makes it an object forparties interested to comult us. 

Mr. Lawrence, the head of the firai, is a gentleman of Long Island 
sympathies and prejudices, born an! brM on th - soli, ana " ".equamted 
with the Island from its western ferries t«> Montauk, and he will r<>=pond. 
in detail and to the point, to any questions tint may be addressed to him 
on the subject. Houses and lots, village ami farm property, manufactories 
and leased grounds receive impartial attentio-j from the firm, loans up n 
property of every description, upon tb'^ Island, are readily and satisfacto- 
rily negotiated. Any letters addressed to tbe firm, soliciting information 
in the matter of real estate or other enterprises upon the Island, will be 
promptly answered. 



EAST LAWN PROPERTY, 

Jamaica, Hu I. 

This property consists of about 300 lots, nearly opposite Willow 
Tree Station, on the Long Island Railroad, in tbe eastern part of Jamaica 
village, about one mile from tbe main Long Island and South Side depots. 
To East Lawn an omnibus rung in connection with every train. This con. 
veyance through the centre of the village also facilities local trade, so- 
cial intercourse and attendance of church. 

Jamaica is a grand point of convergence of railroad transit from all 
parts of Brooklyn to the east end of Long Island. B.'-tides the Lonj; Island 
aud South Side Railroads, there is a steam and horse-car communication to 
East New York and thence horse-car conveyance to the city terries. The 
present railroad competition, independent of Mr. Stewart's operations, wil. 
soon furnish half-hourly traias from early morning till late at night, and it 
is expected that Mr. Stewart will aid another railroaJ to increase the facil- 
ities. There are alrea ly more than 50 trains a day, running sufficiently 
early and late to accommodate different classes doing business in the city- 
Jamaica is only about nine miles from the city ferries, which may be 
reached in half an hour — half the time required to reach them from East 
New York, and less than the time required to go from the City Hall to Fif- 
tieth street, New York. The fare by the single ticket is only fifteen cents, 
and by the package of 100 tickets, only twelve cents each ; yearly commu. 
tation, $45, which is only $10 more than it costs for two rides a day in 
city cars. And what a contrast in comfort with city cars, so often over- 
crowded and cold in winter I 

Jamaica has been well called the "Newark of Long Island." From 
Ne v York it is equidistant with Newark, New Jersey, and must, at n ) dis- 



tant day, blend with Brooklyn, as a contiguons suburb. It is also equidis- 
tant with Harlem ; six miles nearer than Elizabeth, and eleven miles nearer 
than Kahway, and lots now offered at merely nominal prices, compared 
with prices ruling in those places, will soon command double, treble and 
quadruple the amounts now paid for them. Jamaica has already about 
7,000 inhabitants and will increase in population as it has never done be- 
fore, and the value of property will increase in a corresponding ratio. A 
business lot 25x100 was sold during the past year for $3,000— a city price. 

There will probably soon be a tunnel from East River to Bushwick 
Avenue, which will greatly shorten the time of travel and hence, largely 
increase the value of Jamaica property. The bridge across the East River, 
from which another tunnel will doubtless eventually be constructed, will 
have a still greater influence on property. 

In a few years a canal is expected to be made to Jamaica Bay, which 
will cheapen transport of freight, and especially building material, thus 
greatly contributing to the growth of the place. A grand boulevard from 
the village to Long Island City, via Newtown, has just been chartered. 
The desirableness of Jamaica, as a place of residence, is beyond dispute. 
It has large churches, Protestant and Catholic, male and female academies,, 
a good public school, new and magnificent Town Hall, county offices and 
other public buildings. There are also very fine villas and mansions. The 
village is supplied with gas and is expected soon to be supplied with public 
water. Fulton street, the main avenue, on which the East Lawn property 
is located, is wide, with good sidewalks from the property to the center of 
village and decorated with grand old trees. The inhabitants are intelligent, 
moral and religious, and a large number do business in the city. These 
and other considerations are rapidly calling public attention to Jamaica. 
Shrewd capitalists are investing largely, and settlements are springing up 
like magic. A few j'ears since New-Yorkers knew, thought or cared little 
about Long Island property — the immediate suburbs of Brooklyn were al- 
most a terra incognita, but now they clearly see that Eastward the Star 
of Progress holds its way and this way sets a tide, which taken at its flood 
leads on to fortune. 

The East Lawn property is situated in the most desirable and 
healthy part of Jamaica ; it is in the vicinity of fine residences and beau- 
tiful cottage homes, among which are those of Judge Busteed, Judge Betts, 
Royal Ball, and Messrs. Carpenter, Robinson, Chapman, Husson, Skid- 
more, and others. A villa park is to be laid out in the rear of the proper- 
ty, reacked through East Lawn Avenue, extending through the center of 
the property. And it is unquestionable that to secure a home in this local- 
ity will be a good investment. There ample grounds can be obtained for a 
small price, and lots now bought a little more than farm value will, in all 
probability, soon advance in value one or two hundred per cent. 

There is a dwelling-house, barn, wagon-house and stable on the prem- 
ises, valued, together with the lots on which they stand, at $4,000, which 
will be given as a prize to the purchasers on the plan as detailed on the fol- 
lowing page. 



COMMUTATION RATES. 

THROUGH TO NEW YORK. 



LONG ISLAND RAILROAD. 



1 yr. 



Jamaica $45 

Queens.. .__ "5(i 

Hyde Park 60 

Mineola I .85 

Westbury 93 



Hieksville 05 

Jerusalem !)5 

Farmiugdale 95 

Deer Park 44 

Thompson 45 

North Islip 45 

Lakeland.. . . 46 

Wavealv 52 

MedfUfd 52 

Bellport 55 

Va pliank liO 



llyr. 

Manor $70 

Biverhead 90 

Jamesport j 93 

Maltetuek I 94 

Cutchogne 95 

Hermitage 96 

Southold 97 

Greenport 100 

f Hempstead j 95 

rf | Glen Cove 100 

s | Koslvn 95 

S { Glen Hhead 95 

4 j Syossett : 95 

5 j Huntington 100 

[Northport 100 

Jamaica to East New York 45 



Plushing & North Shore E. K.l 



South Side E. E, 



lyr. 



Whitestone . _ i $78 

College Point 72 

Flushing ___ t;s 

West Flushing 04 

Newtown 64 

Wintiehl 60 

Woods hie 56 

Broadway '■!'■: SI) 

Bayside \ 92 

Little Neck 98 

Brookdale J04 



1 yr. 



Clareneevillc 

Jamaica 

Springfield 

IVarsull's Corner . 
Roekville Centre.. 

Baldwinsville 

Freeport 

Merrick 

jRidgewood 

South Oyster Bay. 

Amity ville '. 

Hreslau 

, Babylon 

Hayshore 

Islip 

Patchotjue.. . 



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Flushing and North Side Railroad. 



OFFICIAL TIME. 



Leave 



GOING EAST. 

Arrive at 



Hunt'rsPoint. 



A. M. 

6 05 
G 30 

7 30 

8 00 

9 00 
10 00 
10 30 

P. M. 

12 00 

1 30 

2 30 

4 30 

5 00 

5 30 

6 00 

6 30 

7 30 

8 30 
10 55 
12 15 



Flushing. 



A. M. 

6 25 

49 
55 

28 



9 25 

10 28 

11 00 

P. M. 

12 27 



Whitestone. 



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8 05 


9 35 
10 40 



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12 


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P. M. 

12 37 

2 05 

3 05 

5 25 

6 05 

7 07 

8 05 



1 25 

2 50 



GOING WEST. 

Leave Arrive at 



Whitestone. Flushing. Hunt'rsPoint 



A. M. 

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6 50 

7 55 

8 50 



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4 15 



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AT EAST LAWN, 
Near WILLOW TREE Station on the 

Loara island railroad, 

VILLAGE OF JAMAICA. 

LAWRENCE, OAKLEY & FLEUHY 
Will Sell, Without Reserve, to the Highest Bidder 

ON THE 

3d and 4th Mondays in June, 

SOTH Sc 27TH, 1870 
AT 12 O'CLOCK NOON, ON THE PREMISES. 

§EAND PEII1 

Dwelling House, Barn and Carriage House on the premises 
valued at $5,000 to be given to the purchasers (when the 
lots are sold) to be drawn for by lot or otherwise disposed of 
(under their own direction, for their own benefit, by a major- 
ity vote of the purchasers). 



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WILL BE SERVED UP ON THE OCCASION. 
FREE TICKETS 

may be obtained at the office of Lawrence, Oakley & 
Fleury, No. 10 Pine Street, N. Y., and Sumner & Busby, 
124 Broadway, Brooklyn, E. D.. where further particulars 
can be obtained. (See also, inside of this circular). TWert © 
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